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Gas heaters were used in some schools during the fuel shortage in February 1972
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Gas heaters were used in some schools during the fuel shortage in February 1972
NCJ
NCJ Archive
Mirrorpix
Media ID 21389877
© Mirrorpix
Classroom Coal Fuel Teacher Three Day Week Uk Social History
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This print from Memory Lane Prints takes us back to a significant period in UK social history. It captures the scene inside a classroom during the fuel shortage of February 1972, where gas heaters were employed as an alternative heating source. The image showcases a group of children attentively listening to their teacher amidst the challenging circumstances. The 1970s was marked by several energy crises, and this photograph serves as a poignant reminder of how schools coped with limited resources during those times. With coal supplies dwindling, gas heaters became essential for maintaining warmth within educational institutions across the country. In this snapshot, we witness both resilience and adaptability. Despite facing adversity, teachers continued to educate their students diligently while ensuring their comfort in these makeshift conditions. The expressions on the children's faces reveal their determination to learn despite the challenges they faced due to fuel shortages. This image not only highlights an aspect of everyday life during that era but also sheds light on broader socio-economic issues affecting communities at large. It serves as a visual testament to the resourcefulness and perseverance exhibited by individuals during times of crisis. As we reflect upon this historical moment captured by NCJ through his lens, let it remind us of our ability to overcome obstacles when faced with adversity - a timeless lesson that resonates even today.
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